{"id":16511,"date":"2023-04-21T12:00:34","date_gmt":"2023-04-21T17:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/?p=16511"},"modified":"2023-04-26T17:16:35","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T22:16:35","slug":"interview-with-bianca-velayo-dmd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/2023\/04\/21\/interview-with-bianca-velayo-dmd\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview with Bianca Velayo DMD"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Dr. McGlennen: Tell me how you were introduced to OralDNA\u00ae salivary diagnostics.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bianca\u00a0Velayo\u00a0DMD<\/strong>: As a Pacific Dental Services (PDS)-Supported Clinician, I am thankful to be part of an organization that embraces the Mouth-Body Connection\u00ae. PDS teamed up with OralDNA\u00ae Labs to offer testing to our patients and I first began incorporating it into my practice in 2018.<\/p>\n

Dr. McGlennen:\u00a0What are the top two things to consider when you select a patient for testing?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bianca\u00a0Velayo\u00a0DMD: <\/strong>In my office, our clinical culture is to test every patient who is diagnosed with periodontal disease and where scaling and root planing is recommended. We also review our patient\u2019s medical histories and will offer testing to patients who are pregnant, diabetic, have cardiovascular disease or any other common systemic diseases that are related to periodontal disease.<\/p>\n

Dr. McGlennen:\u00a0What are the biggest benefits to using salivary diagnostics?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bianca\u00a0Velayo\u00a0DMD: <\/strong>One of the biggest benefits is how the test results have improved patient engagement and motivation. Most patients have a hard time understanding the clinical effects of their periodontal disease. However, thanks to salivary diagnostics, patients are now better able to learn and understand their condition because we\u2019re able to specify which bacteria are living in their mouth, the quantity, as well as if the patient has a genetic risk for periodontal disease. Patients take their results seriously and want to know all the ways they can get their bacterial levels down. It\u2019s very cool to see the patients want to partner with you and learn more!<\/p>\n

Dr. McGlennen:\u00a0What is your favorite part of the Alert2\u2122 results? Why?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bianca\u00a0Velayo\u00a0DMD<\/strong>: I love everything on the Systemic Effects page! I really appreciate all of the treatment considerations especially because it supports everything we do in my practice. It really gives myself and my patients the confidence that the treatments I am recommending are based on science and patients are more likely to accept their treatment plans because of it!<\/p>\n

Dr. McGlennen: <\/strong>How do your patients respond to this technology? What is their #1 question?<\/p>\n

Bianca\u00a0Velayo\u00a0DMD: <\/strong>Patients are very impressed that we have this technology available to them. They often ask why their previous dentist hasn\u2019t recommended this to them before. It\u2019s allowed me to distinguish myself as the provider of choice in our market!<\/p>\n

Dr. McGlennen:\u00a0What is your biggest challenge? How do you overcome that obstacle?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bianca\u00a0Velayo\u00a0DMD: <\/strong>I think nowadays most everyone\u2019s challenge is cost. I remind my patient that the fee we charge is mostly a lab fee and tie it back to something they may be more familiar with like getting blood work and paying their copay. After I emphasize the importance of the test and how we can utilize the results to help treat their disease then patients really get on board with it.<\/p>\n

Dr. McGlennen:\u00a0If a new OralDNA\u00ae provider were to ask you for advice, what would be your best tip?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bianca\u00a0Velayo\u00a0DMD: <\/strong>Conduct the test on yourself, your family members, and your team members so that you can get comfortable with how to perform the test and review the results. Also, don\u2019t be afraid to reach out to OralDNA\u00ae labs for support. When I first started, I set up a Zoom call so that I could review some of my patient\u2019s results. After that consultation, I felt prepared for my patient\u2019s next appointment.<\/p>\n

Dr. McGlennen:\u00a0Where do you see salivary diagnostics in 3-5 years? 10 years? What would be the impact on your practice\/ patients?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bianca\u00a0Velayo\u00a0DMD: <\/strong>I can\u2019t imagine practicing without this technology because it has made such a positive impact on the way I do dentistry and treat my patients. Utilizing the patient\u2019s test results, we have been able to work with patient\u2019s physicians to help patients get the correct medical diagnosis and treatments regarding issues like Rheumatoid Arthritis and overcoming adverse pregnancy outcomes.<\/p>\n

I look forward to hopefully being able to create even more personalized treatment plans and enhanced homecare routines for patients based on their results as the technology continues to improve!<\/p>\n

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